Ronda Rousey praises Conor McGregor's maturity and celebrates the Irishman's interim title

Ronda (photo) proved to be an admirer of McGregor. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

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The extravagant and confident posture of Conor McGregor He is often the target of criticism from other UFC fighters. However, the Irishman has a figure of respect among his admirers: none other than Ronda Rousey, champion of the women's bantamweight division of the largest MMA organization on the planet.

The American fighter highlighted the maturity that McGregor has gained over time, which has brought benefits not only to himself but also to the champion.

“It has been a real joy to see Conor evolving and maturing, not only as a fighter, but also as a man. I saw him growing a lot and everything I saw encouraged me a lot. I couldn't have been happier for him for the title. I really appreciate the respect he showed for me and it is definitely mutual”, said the fighter, in an interview reproduced by the North American website “MMA Mania”.

McGregor currently holds the interim UFC featherweight belt, won in his last fight, on July 11, when he beat Chad Mendes. Your next fight will be against José Aldo, in the unification of the belts in the up to 66 kg category.